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Clan Campbell Education Foundation Scholarship Award
Supporting Clan Campbell Education Foundation Scholars since 19xx
Following the inception of the scholarship fund in 19xx, we raised $x0,000 donations from xx generous individuals and $x,ooo from the National Association. To date [20xx], nine bi-annual first place scholarships and several second place awards and honoraria have been distributed to Clan Campbell Education Foundation scholars, totalling $xx,xxx.
Campaign for Increased Endowment
In 20xx, the Board voted to increase the first place scholarship prize from $x,000 to $x,000. As college costs in the past two decades have risen astronomically, the Clan Campbell Education Foundation launched a new funding campaign in hopes of increasing the scholarship award even more.
Donors will also be able to dedicate a donation in honor or in memory of someone.
Consider donating at our DonorBox site, or by check payable to: Clan Campbell Education Foundation, Inc. and sent to: Clan Campbell Education Foundation, mailing address.
The Clan Campbell Education Foundation and the Scholarship Committee enthusiastically recommend that membership continue to support the scholarship competition. It may be the most important way of ensuring that the Clan Campbell Education Foundation retains its relevance by encouraging fresh genealogical research and attracting members from future generations. It has raised awareness and interest among younger Clan Campbell members, and inspired moving reflections on the meaning of our family heritage.
The ongoing mission of the Scholarship Competition is to assist deserving students in the Clan Campbell, to increase awareness of the CCEF and promote membership, to encourage research on the history of the Clan Campbell, and to ensure a meaningful presence for our Association among future generations. Family members attending an accredited college or training or certificate program are eligible. Applicants are required to submit a personal essay or research on a topic related to Clan Campbell heritage.
CLAN CAMPBELL HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Clan Campbell Education Foundation Scholarship Competition 202x |
The following are excerpts from the 202x competition rules. Links to current forms can be found at right.
Eligibility: Any Clan Campbell member who has graduated from high school, or will receive a high school diploma by June 202x, and will attend an accredited college, or trade and certificate program, is eligible to apply. Clan Campbell members are defined as descendants, of the Ancient and Honorable Clan Campbell of Scotland, who came to North America from Scotland, and their spouses; and descendants of others of the surname Campbell, a recognized Clan Campbell Sept name, and their spouses. Variations in the spelling of Campbell or a Campbell Sept name shall not make anyone ineligible.
Exclusions: Members of the immediate families of the current CCEF Board of Directors and the Scholarship Selection Committee are not eligible to apply.
Requirements:
1. A completed application form. Names and birthplaces of parents and grandparents, clearly indicating Clan Campbell lineage, must be provided in the application.
2. A 500-word (minimum), typed essay, research article or business proposal on one of the following topics:
- An article about a Clan Campbell ancestor whose life experience has particular cultural or scientific significance. Applicants who choose this option should review the archives at www.ccef.org/scholarship in order to not duplicate research that has already been done. A password is needed to access the archive. Email membership@ccsna.org to request a temporary password or to purchase a regular CCSNA membership. (Note: Essays on Clan Campbell that don’t contain fresh information are particularly discouraged.)
- Research that expands the Clan Campbell’s current genealogical data. Applicants who choose this option are strongly advised to contact the CCSNA Genealogist, genealogist@ccsna.org, to discuss the topic before beginning research.
- A practical and well-considered proposal for expansion of Clan Campbell membership to a new generation, including innovative ideas for program activities.
- A personal essay on “What My Clan Campbell Scottish Heritage Means To Me.”
3. Essays must be original and will be checked for plagiarism. Essays generated using AI are disqualified.
Announcement of Award: The award announcement will be made on April 30, 202x and will appear on the CCEF web site at www.CCEF.org and in the Summer 202x Clan Campbell Education Foundation Newsletter. The award recipient will be contacted by telephone and will be asked at that time to provide a letter of acceptance from an accredited college or certificate program. Payment will be issued directly to the college/trade school and may be used for tuition, room and board, or expenses. Funds not used for study during the 202x-2x academic year will be forfeited.
Membership Information may be found at www.CCSNA.org. Membership is encouraged for all applicants and their families, but is not required.
Download the application here.